I just did my rear brakes on my 97 dodge ram 1500. This video was exactly what I needed to do the job! Everything about this video including the person doing it was very clear as to how it's done!!! Thank you so much! Couldn't have done it without this video!!!!!!!!
Thanks you for this video. I was almost to the point of panic when assembling my rear brakes. The video helped me a lot . The shop manual was not detailed enough. The last time I had done rear brakes was when I was in my twenties.
My additional tips is pay attention to the direction of the gear adjuster and the spring in front of it will affect the fitment of it. What they also failed to mention is that you need to first back off your brakes by using a screwdriver to lift up the tab and then turn the gear with another one or you’ll never get your drum off to start with. Also go ahead and buy another cylinder because 9 times out of 10 you’ll need one. Make sure to clean off the two cylinder pins really good with a wire brush to prevent dirt from entering the brake cylinder.
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Q: I noticed your doing the driver side in the video. At the 28:05 mark you talk about the horizontal part with the spring on it and you mention the spring goes to the rear of vehicle. On my truck on the passenger side my spring is toward the front of the truck. Do I have the wrong piece on the passenger side, or is it supposed to be facing the front on the passenger side? My first time on drumm brakes. I have 94 dodge 1500 4×4. Anyone who know I would appreciate input. Thanks for the awesome detailed video!
Excellent video! My son and I just did his brakes last night and wished we could've watched your video first! Thank you, Sir. I'm gonna go back and relook at some things and make sure that we got them right.
Great video, doing my 99 and I took lots of photos, I neglected to take several overall shots and when I went back to see how it all went together I was stumped. Got me out of a bind in a big way. Did get tripped up a little moving over the the other side as the assembly is inverse in view and the flow of assembly is front to rear. Make sure you have yourself a great day 👍👊
Great explaining. Very clear and thorough without any chatter. And the video was very well lit and showed everything really well. Good zooming in closeups on details
Very helpful. Now I can put my brakes bact together. Wheel cylinder blew out 3 days ago and i took apart but had a few things that didnt fit. After watching this video i know exactly where everything goes without getting aggravated.
hello, I wanted to get some clarification before I did any adjusting. I replaced everything in the video, a long with the wheel cylinder, all the brake lines going to the rear. my question is should I adjust the brakes like in the video now? or wait until I bleed the lines? I'm doing all the lines in the front as well so I won't be bleeding everything until the very end. I wasn't sure if the lack of pressure will have any effect on the adjustment it's going to need. as of now the wheel spins freely like it needs adjusting but again, zero fluid and pressure going to the lines. appreciate any help!
Good idea to put lug nuts on a few threads before you hammer on drum so you protect lug bolt threads while hammering. Clean around axle stub that contacts drum. Lube it too. A punch and hammer works good to release drum. Punch drum between lug studs. Simple n works. spray brake cleaner n clean rag before installing drum you have grease on shoes. GREAT VIDEO BRO, THANK YOU.
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Very well done video, but! When working on the other side of the vehicle, the ratcheting to loosen the adjuster is the opposite of what is shown here. Also, I have a 2001 Ram 1500 and it has a lot more parts, especially the way the E-brake shoe is attached. My E-brake is attached with a cable that runs from the shoe guide at the top, through a pivot down to another kind of complicated spring in a cage that attaches to the adjuster lever. What a mess!
There's only ONE caution that you forgot to share: If you DON'T "adjust" the star wheel, (thinking it will adjust itself), then your wheel cylinder will explode thereby ruining your nice new brakes AND the cylinder. I've already ruined 2 cylinders and my new brake shoes and now I get to buy some more.
I did my rear brakes last week and used copper anti seize thread lubricant on the baking plate and adjuster. Is that going to be sufficient for the backing plate where the shoes move on it? Also, do you have a video on control arm replacement for a 1995 Ram 1500?
The bar with the spring @ 9:00 and 28:00. My spring is broken and I’m having a really hard time trying to find the part number or name of it online. Any suggestions?
I think I removed the spring for my emergency brake and am not sure how I put it back together. I'll try to reference the other side if the truck to see how it goes back together
Wouldn't it have been easier to spend the $11 to buy a new hardware kit than to try and clean the old up? The pins looked a little too rusty and typically when they get so rusty they tend to get real weak.
I believe you doing the driver side. But on my passenger side my brakes are different. I'm concerned about it. The part the goes inside with the little spring is backwards.
I have been attempting to switch out the drum a and breaks on my 1996 dodge Ram 1500 and it took an arm and a leg to get the springs on them I saw the top and bottom hook piece and it’s facing the opposite direction :/. Where am I going wrong?
For anyone watching, the left side at 22:22 should also have a spring retainer the same that you'll find at 24:22. It should also come in the kit. As you can see in the video, it was left out. It might not be necessary considering my old brakes didn't seem to have them installed either. I would consider installing them because it will help center the spring.
@@adriananoelle4699 No kidding! I'm only watching to make sure I put the little shit back on correctly! And damn it!!! Nothing is the same! Except they are break shoes!!!
This is an excellent video but inaccurate for my 2000 Dodge 1500. It's a completely different inside assembly so unfortunately I have everything taken apart everything's different
+Henry Enriquez Thaks for checking us out! We do not currently offer the brake spring tool used in this video. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you!
I replaced everything on drum breaks and new calipers and breaks on front. I've bled the breaks 3 different times and still have a soft peddle and the back left break grabs way before the rest do. Emergency break isn't to tight so I'm out of ideas. Back left break about 235 degrees and the rest about 115 degrees after a short drive. What am I missing?
Are you drums inspected for perfect rounding? Just installed new shoes and drums. I’m getting a vibration at the pedal and never had this before installing
At a cost of approx $17 or less per side you should be recommending replacement of all springs, clips and adjusting wheels. If you're going to spend the money to replace drums and shoes why on earth put them rusty critical pieces back in. Not to mention the time to clean up and put back in inferior parts is not smart. Especially for you braking system.
No brake clean and snap torquing the lugs... use brake clean to clean off the oil that comes on all brakes to keep from rusting on the shelf or in transit. May not look like it but it’s always good to do. Snap torquing is never good either.
Replace drums and shoes on my 98 ram 1500 2wd, now I have ABS and brake warning lights lit on the speedo panel, any mechanics out there want to help with info?
I wish mine had rotors and pads all the way around I hate brake shoes it’s just to much of a pain in the ass ideally you want to replace your springs and hardware every time you replace your shoes the springs ware out due to heat and expanding
+mauserk98bnz44 Thanks for checking us out! These parts and video look to be for a 1994-99 but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. We'll pass this info along to our production team.
+Frank Ribido This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. This is for 94-02 Dodge Ram 1500. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com
Disappointing! I'm only watching for the finite details! And damn it! 2000 Dodge Laramie in nothing like this 98, Well I take it back, they both have brake shoes!🤔🙄😂
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I just did my rear brakes on my 97 dodge ram 1500. This video was exactly what I needed to do the job! Everything about this video including the person doing it was very clear as to how it's done!!! Thank you so much! Couldn't have done it without this video!!!!!!!!
Thanks you for this video. I was almost to the point of panic when assembling my rear brakes. The video helped me a lot . The shop manual was not detailed enough. The last time I had done rear brakes was when I was in my twenties.
My additional tips is pay attention to the direction of the gear adjuster and the spring in front of it will affect the fitment of it. What they also failed to mention is that you need to first back off your brakes by using a screwdriver to lift up the tab and then turn the gear with another one or you’ll never get your drum off to start with. Also go ahead and buy another cylinder because 9 times out of 10 you’ll need one. Make sure to clean off the two cylinder pins really good with a wire brush to prevent dirt from entering the brake cylinder.
Hey man I appreciate the video. Just did tje drum brakes on my 99. This vid helped alot. You sir are the real MVP.
This guy really knows his stuff! Worth his weight in gold!
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Q: I noticed your doing the driver side in the video. At the 28:05 mark you talk about the horizontal part with the spring on it and you mention the spring goes to the rear of vehicle. On my truck on the passenger side my spring is toward the front of the truck. Do I have the wrong piece on the passenger side, or is it supposed to be facing the front on the passenger side? My first time on drumm brakes. I have 94 dodge 1500 4×4. Anyone who know I would appreciate input. Thanks for the awesome detailed video!
Excellent video! My son and I just did his brakes last night and wished we could've watched your video first! Thank you, Sir. I'm gonna go back and relook at some things and make sure that we got them right.
Great video, doing my 99 and I took lots of photos, I neglected to take several overall shots and when I went back to see how it all went together I was stumped. Got me out of a bind in a big way. Did get tripped up a little moving over the the other side as the assembly is inverse in view and the flow of assembly is front to rear. Make sure you have yourself a great day 👍👊
Thanks for making and posting the how to. An excellent refresher having not replaced drum brakes in a long time. Great attention to detail!
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Thanks for the video. Remembering where the springs go is a pain
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take a photo top bottom
Hmm didnt know there is a adjuster behind the plate until i saw this video.good to know thanks. I just do do it before i slide the drums.
Thanks, Lenny, now "Give it a bonk" has sneaked into my vocabulary!
His son: dad my toy stopped working
Him: just give it a bonk
Is he saying verhicle?.....lol
Timing belt job > Rear Drum brake job
Great explaining. Very clear and thorough without any chatter. And the video was very well lit and showed everything really well. Good zooming in closeups on details
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Excellent detailed video Len! Thanks alot. Appreciate all the tips you share.
My man, thanks for this video it will help me on this job. My first time changing rear drum brakes.
Very helpful. Now I can put my brakes bact together. Wheel cylinder blew out 3 days ago and i took apart but had a few things that didnt fit. After watching this video i know exactly where everything goes without getting aggravated.
I like the way you explaine everything thank you very much I appreciate you 🤜🏽
Super well made video. Camera man did a great job. Great explanations. Thanks!
That was a great video of rear drum brakes. Very informative
+Jordan Adamowicz Thanks for the feedback!
@@1AAuto no problem. Keep up these fantastic videos. My car would be on its way to a scrap heap if not for these videos lol
No matter how many times people say "its easy" i still hate doing drum brakes 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅
thanks bud 👍 1st time doing drums
hello, I wanted to get some clarification before I did any adjusting. I replaced everything in the video, a long with the wheel cylinder, all the brake lines going to the rear. my question is should I adjust the brakes like in the video now? or wait until I bleed the lines? I'm doing all the lines in the front as well so I won't be bleeding everything until the very end. I wasn't sure if the lack of pressure will have any effect on the adjustment it's going to need. as of now the wheel spins freely like it needs adjusting but again, zero fluid and pressure going to the lines. appreciate any help!
Like watching Bob Ross of Brakes. Little happy brakes.
Desde la ciudad de México, muy buen video, muy claro y muy bien explicado. Gracias
When I'm about to work on a car i pray this guy has a vid on it lol
Can you please post the link for the air tool and appropriate wheel to use at 18:14. Your videos help me a ton! Thanks!
I have an 01 Ram 1500 2wd, and my rear brakes are different than this. I should have taken a pic before disassembly.
Good idea to put lug nuts on a few threads before you hammer on drum so you protect lug bolt threads while hammering.
Clean around axle stub that contacts drum. Lube it too. A punch and hammer works good to release drum. Punch drum between lug studs. Simple n works.
spray brake cleaner n clean rag before installing drum you have grease on shoes.
GREAT VIDEO BRO, THANK YOU.
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Do you put it in neutral when u spin the wheel???
Passenger side the spring on the fork does not go towards the back.
Disc Brakes = Cool
Drum Brakes = Panik
15 minute front brakes both sides on my gen 2, 1 week for one side on my rears because I lost all the springs then for got how the new springs went on
Very well done video, but! When working on the other side of the vehicle, the ratcheting to loosen the adjuster is the opposite of what is shown here. Also, I have a 2001 Ram 1500 and it has a lot more parts, especially the way the E-brake shoe is attached. My E-brake is attached with a cable that runs from the shoe guide at the top, through a pivot down to another kind of complicated spring in a cage that attaches to the adjuster lever. What a mess!
+Mark Murdock Thanks for the feedback!
Great video! Well detailed and clearly explained.
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Is it the same thing on the rear passenger side??
What’s the name of the part on the brakes where your elbow is touching when the video first comes on
Where can I find that spring ,that goes around the bar? Mine broke and I can’t seem to find it in any of the kits online.
Bro is the bob ross of grease
LOL He's like the Bob Ross of auto repair. "Just a dab of lubricant, because it rides against the shoe, and....why not?" Poetic :)
I’m so confused. The emergency break in the passenger side is facing the rear break would I use the shoe with more or less material?
I used this to do my 2500 Cummins. It’s the same basically
There's only ONE caution that you forgot to share: If you DON'T "adjust" the star wheel, (thinking it will adjust itself), then your wheel cylinder will explode thereby ruining your nice new brakes AND the cylinder. I've already ruined 2 cylinders and my new brake shoes and now I get to buy some more.
Brake bar spring goes to the back on driver's side and then the front on passenger side
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Do you adjust the gear with both wheels on? Or you put one on at a time and take it off to adjust the second one?
+2019 Sonic You can do it one at a time while doing this repair.
I did my rear brakes last week and used copper anti seize thread lubricant on the baking plate and adjuster. Is that going to be sufficient for the backing plate where the shoes move on it? Also, do you have a video on control arm replacement for a 1995 Ram 1500?
Great video thanks
The bar with the spring @ 9:00 and 28:00. My spring is broken and I’m having a really hard time trying to find the part number or name of it online. Any suggestions?
I think I removed the spring for my emergency brake and am not sure how I put it back together. I'll try to reference the other side if the truck to see how it goes back together
Wouldn't it have been easier to spend the $11 to buy a new hardware kit than to try and clean the old up? The pins looked a little too rusty and typically when they get so rusty they tend to get real weak.
I believe you doing the driver side. But on my passenger side my brakes are different. I'm concerned about it. The part the goes inside with the little spring is backwards.
At the minute 28.35.
Mine too did you figure it out
This is different than my 01 1500. Mines harder to do. Somewhat different setup.
Thank you so much for the video and your time thank you very much 🙏
I’m trying to replace my wheel hub and was wondering 2 things first what is the center part called and second how do you get it off?
I have been attempting to switch out the drum a and breaks on my 1996 dodge Ram 1500 and it took an arm and a leg to get the springs on them I saw the top and bottom hook piece and it’s facing the opposite direction :/. Where am I going wrong?
Great job sir
Are Rear Brakes 94-02 Dodge Ram trucks the same as the Dodge B vans of the same year ?
For anyone watching, the left side at 22:22 should also have a spring retainer the same that you'll find at 24:22. It should also come in the kit. As you can see in the video, it was left out. It might not be necessary considering my old brakes didn't seem to have them installed either. I would consider installing them because it will help center the spring.
So I’m doing brakes on my 94 and I got brakes from O’Reilly and they don’t look the same and says it fits
Just grab that round plate with a pair of pliers, push down and turn. Comes right off of the pin. Never seen such a struggle
i dont know what year model you are on, but my 1998 ram is nothing like this.
So I change my Front Rotors an Pads still make loud noise
Absolutely nothing like a 2001 Dodge ram... Better chance I'd get back with ex-wife then figure this out
Can I ask why my 2001 dodge ram 1500 has different rear brakes?
A lot changed in ‘98-2002
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No kidding!
I'm only watching to make sure I put the little shit back on correctly!
And damn it!!!
Nothing is the same!
Except they are break shoes!!!
You guys are awesome.
Holy Rust BATMAN! 🦇
Would these be the "Hand Break"?
A+ video brother 👍
How can I find that tool your using for the spring the one that looks like a screw driver?
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@@1AAuto how do you call it?
you should include the use of a jack and where to position it specifically, and not to use the fenders.
+Carlos A. LLorens Ortiz Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
This is an excellent video but inaccurate for my 2000 Dodge 1500. It's a completely different inside assembly so unfortunately I have everything taken apart everything's different
Do i have to bleed the brake lines?
Where can I find a wheel cylinder link for my 99 1500
Thank you
Does this apply for 01 4x4 Durango as well?
Durango's self adjuster is different but they're not too hard to do I feel like they're easier than the rams to do!
Do you have a part number Or a link for the brake Spring Tool
Harbor Freight part number 63640 gets you a drum brake spring pliers kit that includes three different tools for approximately $13.99 US.
+Henry Enriquez Thaks for checking us out! We do not currently offer the brake spring tool used in this video. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you!
I replaced everything on drum breaks and new calipers and breaks on front. I've bled the breaks 3 different times and still have a soft peddle and the back left break grabs way before the rest do. Emergency break isn't to tight so I'm out of ideas. Back left break about 235 degrees and the rest about 115 degrees after a short drive. What am I missing?
What year is that truck
Are you drums inspected for perfect rounding? Just installed new shoes and drums. I’m getting a vibration at the pedal and never had this before installing
Check ur adjustment nd ur wheel cylinders.
I can’t get my drum off and it doesn’t look like mine has a punch out to loosen the adjuster knob
That backing plate looks terrible. Rusted through. Shouldn't it be replaced?
love these comments, most of you shouldn't be allowed to do anything but pay to get anything done 🤣
At a cost of approx $17 or less per side you should be recommending replacement of all springs, clips and adjusting wheels. If you're going to spend the money to replace drums and shoes why on earth put them rusty critical pieces back in. Not to mention the time to clean up and put back in inferior parts is not smart. Especially for you braking system.
you should never take a power sanding disk to a machined surface. probably made it worse than it was with the rust
Take a mental note, more like a picture of it cause it’s hard to remember
How come I don’t have a big adjuster lever
No brake clean and snap torquing the lugs... use brake clean to clean off the oil that comes on all brakes to keep from rusting on the shelf or in transit. May not look like it but it’s always good to do. Snap torquing is never good either.
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Job Well Done.!!!!!
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Replace drums and shoes on my 98 ram 1500 2wd, now I have ABS and brake warning lights lit on the speedo panel, any mechanics out there want to help with info?
Disconnect your battery and leave it disconnected for about an hour or so you gotta reset your computer
Did you get that taken care of?
Once had an ABS on my 98. Had it repaired I think under warraty? Anyhow, I was told it was a speed sensor in the rear diff. FWIW.
Good Job.!!!
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thanks!!!!
It’s not good to cheap out on the springs and components inside you should’ve got news ones
I wish mine had rotors and pads all the way around I hate brake shoes it’s just to much of a pain in the ass ideally you want to replace your springs and hardware every time you replace your shoes the springs ware out due to heat and expanding
+E Razco Thanks for the feedback!
My 2001 2wd doesn’t look the same as what is in the video
+mauserk98bnz44 Thanks for checking us out! These parts and video look to be for a 1994-99 but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Look like a GM rear drum assembly brake system. Not Mo my dodge 2004
+Frank Ribido This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. This is for 94-02 Dodge Ram 1500. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com
On the "veeracle"
Surgical gloves are not hand protection from a abrasive wheel...😆
Why about 20 minutes on cleaning it
you need to put your mask to protect yourself from brake dust.
"on your " Vericle?"
Disappointing!
I'm only watching for the finite details!
And damn it! 2000 Dodge Laramie in nothing like this 98,
Well I take it back, they both have brake shoes!🤔🙄😂